Panasonic KXTG8061FX Owner's manual

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for

future reference.

This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. You must subscribe to the

appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company.

To use this unit in your country, first change the unit’s region setting to match

your country (page 32). Change the unit’s display language as needed (page

16).

(For Czech and Slovakia)

This cordless telephone is possible to use according to General licence No.:

VO-R/8/08.2005-23 (for Czech), VPR-7/2001 (for Slovakia).

Before initial use, see “Getting Started”

on page 10.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-TG8061FX

Digital Cordless Answering System

Digital Cordless Phone

Model No.

KX-TG8051F

X

Model shown is KX-TG8051.

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Table of Contents

2

Introduction

Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Information

For your safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Started

Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Note when setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Screen saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

One touch eco mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power back-up operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Phonebook

Handset phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Programming

Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Special programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Registering a unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SMS (Short Message Service)

Using SMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Turning SMS on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Storing SMS message centre numbers . . . 37

Sending a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Receiving a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Answering System

Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Turning the answering system on/off . . . . . 40

Greeting message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Listening to messages using the base unit .41

Listening to messages using the handset. . 42

Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Answering system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Voice Mail Service

Voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Intercom/Locator

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Handset locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Transferring calls, conference calls. . . . . . . 46

Useful Information

Character entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Model composition

L The suffix (FX) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions:

KX-TG8051FX/KX-TG8061FX

Feature differences

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

*1 See page 4 for replacement battery information.

*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.

Series Model No.

Base unit Handset

Part No. Part No. Quantity

KX-TG8051

series

KX-TG8051 KX-TG8051 KX-TGA806 1

KX-TG8061

series

KX-TG8061 KX-TG8061 KX-TGA806 1

Series Answering system

Intercom

Between handsets

KX-TG8051 series – r

*1

KX-TG8061 series rr

*1

*1 Intercom calls can be made between handsets by purchasing and registering one or more

optional handsets (page 4).

No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity

1 AC adaptor/PNLV226CE 1

2 Telephone line cord 1

3 Rechargeable batteries

*1

2

4 Handset cover

*2

1

5 Belt clip 1

12345

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Additional/replacement accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.

*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.

Expanding your phone system

Accessory item Model number

Rechargeable

batteries

HHR-4MRT or HHR-4NGE (P03P) or HHR-4MRE (P03I)

*1

Battery type:

– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)

– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset

Headset KX-TCA94EX

DECT repeater KX-A405

You can expand your phone system by

registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a

single base unit.

L Optional handsets may be a different

colour from that of the supplied handsets.

Handset (optional): KX-TGA806FX

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General information

L This equipment is designed for use on the Czech and Slovakia analogue telephone network.

L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

L For use in other countries, please contact your equipment supplier.

Declaration of Conformity:

L Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this manual are

available for download by visiting:

http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact to Authorised Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

For your future reference

We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under

warranty.

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the base unit)

Name and address of dealer

Attach your purchase receipt here.

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For your safety

To prevent severe injury and loss of life/

property, read this section carefully before

using the product to ensure proper and safe

operation of your product.

WARNING

Power connection

L Use only the power source marked on the

product.

L Do not overload power outlets and

extension cords. This can result in the risk

of fire or electric shock.

L Completely insert the AC adaptor/power

plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so

may cause electric shock and/or excessive

heat resulting in a fire.

L Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the

AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the

power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth.

Accumulated dust may cause an insulation

defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.

L Unplug the product from power outlets if it

emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes

an unusual noise. These conditions can

cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that

smoke has stopped emitting and contact an

authorised service centre.

L Unplug from power outlets and never touch

the inside of the product if its casing has

been broken open.

L Never touch the plug with wet hands.

Danger of electric shock exists.

Installation

L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock,

do not expose the product to rain or any

type of moisture.

L Do not place or use this product near

automatically controlled devices such as

automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio

waves emitted from this product may cause

such devices to malfunction resulting in an

accident.

L Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone

line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or

placed under heavy objects.

Operating safeguards

L Unplug the product from power outlets

before cleaning. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

L Do not disassemble the product.

L Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,

etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or

allow it to become wet at all. This may

cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug

becomes wet, immediately pull it from the

telephone wall jack, and do not use.

L The use of excessive sound volume

through earphones, headphones, or

headsets may cause hearing loss.

L Do not place a handset on the base unit

with the headset jack cover opened.

Medical

L Consult the manufacturer of any personal

medical devices, such as pacemakers or

hearing aids, to determine if they are

adequately shielded from external RF

(radio frequency) energy. (The product

operates in the frequency range of 1.88

GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission

power is 250 mW (max.).)

L Do not use the product in health care

facilities if any regulations posted in the

area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or

health care facilities may be using

equipment that could be sensitive to

external RF energy.

CAUTION

Installation and location

L Never install telephone wiring during an

electrical storm.

L Never install telephone line jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically

designed for wet locations.

L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or

terminals unless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.

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L Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

L The AC adaptor is used as the main

disconnect device. Ensure that the AC

outlet is installed near the product and is

easily accessible.

L This product is unable to make calls when:

– the handset batteries need recharging or

have failed.

– there is a power failure.

– the key lock feature is turned on.

Battery

L We recommend using the batteries noted

on page 4. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-

MH batteries AAA (R03) size.

L Do not mix old and new batteries.

L Do not open or mutilate the batteries.

Released electrolyte from the batteries is

corrosive and may cause burns or injury to

the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and

may be harmful if swallowed.

L Exercise care when handling the batteries.

Do not allow conductive materials such as

rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the

batteries, otherwise a short circuit may

cause the batteries and/or the conductive

material to overheat and cause burns.

L Charge the batteries provided with or

identified for use with this product only, in

accordance with the instructions and

limitations specified in this manual.

L Only use a compatible base unit (or

charger) to charge the batteries. Do not

tamper with the base unit (or charger).

Failure to follow these instructions may

cause the batteries to swell or explode.

Important safety

instructions

When using your product, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a

cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric

shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas

leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries

indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may explode.

Check with local codes for possible special

disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise

The base unit and other compatible Panasonic

units use radio waves to communicate with

each other.

L For maximum coverage and noise-free

communications, place your base unit:

– at a convenient, high, and central

location with no obstructions between

the handset and base unit in an indoor

environment.

– away from electronic appliances such as

TVs, radios, personal computers,

wireless devices, or other phones.

– facing away from radio frequency

transmitters, such as external antennas

of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid

putting the base unit on a bay window or

near a window.)

L Coverage and voice quality depends on the

local environmental conditions.

L If the reception for a base unit location is not

satisfactory, move the base unit to another

location for better reception.

Environment

L Keep the product away from electrical noise

generating devices, such as fluorescent

lamps and motors.

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L The product should be kept free from

excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,

and vibration.

L The product should not be exposed to direct

sunlight.

L Do not place heavy objects on top of the

product.

L When you leave the product unused for a

long period of time, unplug the product from

the power outlet.

L The product should be kept away from heat

sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It

should not be placed in rooms where the

temperature is less than 0 °C or greater

than 40 °C. Damp basements should also

be avoided.

L The maximum calling distance may be

shortened when the product is used in the

following places: Near obstacles such as

hills, tunnels, underground, near metal

objects such as wire fences, etc.

L Operating the product near electrical

appliances may cause interference. Move

away from the electrical appliances.

Routine care

L Wipe the outer surface of the product

with a soft moist cloth.

L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

Other information

Notice for product disposal, transfer,

or return

L This product can store your private/

confidential information. To protect your

privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that

you erase information such as phonebook

or caller list entries from the memory before

you dispose of, transfer, or return the

product.

Information for Users on Collection

and Disposal of Old Equipment and

used Batteries

These symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products,

packaging, and/or accompanying documents

mean that used electrical and electronic

products and batteries should not be mixed

with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling

of old products and used batteries, please take

them to applicable collection points, in

accordance with your national legislation and

the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries

correctly, you will help to save valuable

resources and prevent any potential negative

effects on human health and the environment

which could otherwise arise from inappropriate

waste handling.

For more information about collection and

recycling of old products and batteries, please

contact your local municipality, your waste

disposal service or the point of sale where you

purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

national legislation.

For business users in the European

Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact your dealer or

supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European

Union

These symbols (1, 2, 3) are only valid in the

European Union. If you wish to discard these

items, please contact your local authorities or

1

2

3

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dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

Note for the battery symbol

This symbol (2) might be used in combination

with a chemical symbol (3). In this case it

complies with the requirement set by the

Directive for the chemical involved.

Specifications

■ Standard:

DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless

Telecommunications),

GAP (Generic Access Profile)

■ Frequency range:

1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz

■ RF transmission power:

Approx. 10 mW (average power per

channel)

■ Power source:

220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

■ Power consumption:

Base unit

*1

:

Standby: Approx. 0.4 W

Maximum: Approx. 2.3 W

Base unit

*2

:

Standby: Approx. 0.5 W

Maximum: Approx. 2.4 W

■ Operating conditions:

0 °C–40 °C, 20 %–80 % relative air

humidity (dry)

*1 KX-TG8051

*2 KX-TG8061

Note:

L Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

L The illustrations in these instructions may

vary slightly from the actual product.

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Setting up

Connections

L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC

adaptor PNLV226CE.

L When mounting the unit on a wall, see page

54.

■ Base unit (KX-TG8051)

*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if

you have DSL/ADSL service.

■ Base unit (KX-TG8061)

*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if

you have DSL/ADSL service.

To telephone

line

DSL/ADSL filter*

“Click”

Hook

“Click”

Press plug firmly.

Use only the supplied

telephone line cord.

Correct Wrong

(220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz)

To telephone

line

DSL/ADSL filter*

“Click”

Hook

“Click”

Press plug firmly.

Use only the supplied

telephone line cord.

Correct Wrong

(220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz)

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Battery installation

L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)

size.

L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd

batteries.

L Confirm correct polarities (S, T).

Battery charging

Charge for about 7 hours.

L When the batteries are fully charged, the

charge indicator goes off and “Fully

charged” is displayed.

Note when setting up

Note for connections

L The AC adaptor must remain connected at

all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel

warm during use.)

L The AC adaptor should be connected to a

vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC

outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a

ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of

the adaptor may cause it to become

disconnected.

Note for battery installation

L Use the supplied rechargeable batteries.

For replacement, we recommend using the

Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on

page 4, 7.

L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry

cloth.

L Avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or

the unit contacts.

Note for battery charging

L It is normal for the handset to feel warm

during charging.

L Clean the charge contacts of the handset,

base unit, and charger with a soft and dry

cloth once a month. Before cleaning the

unit, disconnect from power outlets and any

telephone line cords. Clean more often if

the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high

humidity.

Battery level

L When the language selection is

displayed, see page 15.

Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY

Confirm “Charging” is displayed.

Charge indicator

Icon Battery level

& High

c Medium

d Low

0d4 Needs charging.

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Panasonic Ni-MH battery

performance (supplied batteries)

Note:

L It is normal for batteries not to reach full

capacity at the initial charge. Maximum

battery performance is reached after a few

complete cycles of charge/discharge (use).

L Actual battery performance depends on

usage and ambient environment.

L Even after the batteries are fully charged,

the handset can be left on the base unit or

charger without any ill effect on the

batteries.

L The battery level may not be displayed

correctly after you replace the batteries. In

this case, place the handset on the base

unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7

hours.

Controls

Base unit

■ KX-TG8051

A {x} (Locator)

B Charge contacts

■ KX-TG8061

A Message counter

B {4} (Erase)

C {6} (Play)

Message indicator

D Charge contacts

E Speaker

F {■} (Stop)

G {7}/{8} (Repeat/Skip)

H {+}/{-} (Volume up/down)

I {x} (Locator)

J {s} (Answer on)

Answer on indicator

Operation Operating time

In continuous use 13 hours max.

Not in use

(standby)

250 hours max.

A B

DA B C E

G I JH

F

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Handset

A Charge indicator

Ringer indicator

B Secure grip

L Secure grip offers support when you

cradle the handset between your

shoulder and ear.

C Speaker

D Headset jack

E {C} (Talk)

F {s} (Speakerphone)

G Dial keypad

H Receiver

I Display

J {ic} (Off/Power)

K {ECO/R}

ECO: Eco mode shortcut key

R: Recall/Flash

L Microphone

M Charge contacts

■ Control type

A Soft keys

The handset features 3 soft keys. By

pressing a soft key, you can select the

feature shown directly above it on the

display.

B Navigator key

– {^}, {V}, {3}, or {4}: Scroll through

various lists and items.

– ? (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the

receiver or speaker volume while talking.

– {3} (y: Caller list): View the caller list.

– {4} (R: Redial): View the redial list.

L As all multiple items cannot be displayed

on screen at the same time, you can

quickly search the desired item to move

screens by pressing {4} or {3}, instead

of scrolling down or up line by line (page

17).

Display

Handset display items

B C

M

A

G

F

D

E

J

K

I

H

L

B

A

Item Meaning

l Range status: The more

bars visible, the closer the

handset is to the base unit.

_ Out of base unit range

x Paging, intercom mode

s Speakerphone is on. (page

18)

C The line is in use.

L When flashing slowly:

The call is put on hold.

L When flashing rapidly: An

incoming call is now

being received.

y Missed call

*1

(page 35)

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*1 Caller ID subscribers only

*2 KX-TG8061

*3 SMS users only

*4 Voice mail subscribers only

Base unit display items

■ KX-TG8061

Handset soft key icons

i The base unit transmission

power is set to “Low”. (page

16)

k The key backlight is off.

(page 28)

K L When displayed next to

the battery icon:

Answering system is

on.

*2

(page 40)

L When displayed with a

number:

New messages have

been recorded.

*2

(page

42)

d Answering system answers

calls with a greeting

message and caller

messages are not

recorded.

*2

(“Selecting

“Greeting Only””, page

44)

& Battery level

z Alarm is on. (page 30)

6 Equalizer is set. (page 19)

x Privacy mode is on. (page

28)

~ Ringer volume is off. (page

27)

f Night mode is on.

(page 30)

7 Blocked call

*1

(page 31, 36)

e New SMS message

received.

*3

(page 38)

t New voice mail message

received.

*4

(page 45)

Line in

use

Someone is using the line.

IN USE Answering system is being

used by another handset or

the base unit.

*2

Item Meaning

- - Answering system answers

calls with a greeting

message and caller

messages are not recorded.

(“Selecting “Greeting

Only””, page 44)

Icon Action

^ Returns to the previous screen

or outside call.

1 Displays the menu.

M Accepts the current selection.

j Displays a previously dialled

phone number.

r Makes a call. (page 18)

L Temporarily turns off the ringer

for incoming calls. (page 18)

/ Sets 24-hour or 12-hour clock

format. (page 16)

Z Switches the wallpaper to

display with or without date and

time. (page 29)

H Places a call on hold.

n Opens the phonebook.

~ Allows you to edit phone

numbers. (page 31, 36)

m Adds new entry. (page 22, 31)

b Displays the phonebook search

menu.

l Turns the key lock feature off.

(page 20)

/ Selects a character entry mode.

t Selects categories or handsets.

(page 31, 32)

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*1 KX-TG8061

Handset main menu icons

The following icons are shown when you press

down on the middle soft key in standby mode.

*1 KX-TG8061

*2 KX-TG8051

Screen saver mode

The backlight goes dark when on a call or

turns off completely after 1 minute of

inactivity if the handset is not on the base unit

or charger.

Activate the handset display again by:

– pressing {3} or {4} when on a call.

– pressing {ic} at all other times.

Turning the power on/off

Power on

Press {ic} for about 1 second.

Power off

Press {ic} for about 2 seconds.

Initial settings

Important:

L When you install the batteries for the first

time, the handset may prompt you to set

display language and region setting.

0 Plays a message.

*1

O Stops recording or playback.

*1

I Stores phone numbers. (page

31, 36)

l Inserts a dialling pause.

W Erases the selected item or

returns to the outside call.

a Switches display mode

between single item and

multiple items. (page 17)

4 Allows you to make an intercom

call. (page 46)

^ Erases a number/character.

1 Puts the call on mute.

Icon Feature

j Caller List

s Answer System

*1

e SMS

x Intercom

z Time Settings

U Ringer Setup

*2

E Initial Setup

Icon Action

■ Direct command code:

Programmable settings can be accessed

by pressing 1 (middle soft key), y and

then the corresponding code on the dial

keypad (page 25).

Example: Press 1 (middle soft key)

y1z1.

■ Symbol meaning:

Example: {r}: “Off”

Press {V} or {^} to select the words in

quotations.

1 Perform step 2 in “Display language”,

page 16, and then press M.

2 Continue from step 2 in “Changing the

unit’s region setting/Resetting the base

unit”, page 32.

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Display language

16 display languages are available.

1 1 (middle soft key) y11z

2 {r}: Select your desired language. s

M

3 {ic}

Date and time

1 1 (middle soft key) y1z1

2 Enter the current date, month, and year.

s M

Example: 15 July, 2011

15 z7 11

L You can select the date format by

pressing y:

– dd/mm/yy (date/month/year)

– yy/mm/dd

3 Enter the current hour and minute.

Example: 9:30

z9 3z

L You can select 24-hour or 12-hour

clock format (“AM” or “PM”) by

pressing /.

4 M s {ic}

Note:

L The date and time may be incorrect after a

power failure. In this case, set the date and

time again.

Dialling mode

If you cannot make calls, change this setting

according to your telephone line service. The

default setting is “Tone”.

“Tone”: For tone dial service.

“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.

1 1 (middle soft key) y12z

2 {r}: Select the desired setting.

3 M s {ic}

One touch eco mode

When the handset is on the base unit, the base

unit transmission power is reduced up to

99.9% if only one handset is registered.

Even when the handset is not on the base unit

or several handsets are registered, the base

unit transmission power in standby mode can

be reduced up to 90% by activating one touch

eco mode.

You can turn on/off one touch eco mode by just

pressing {ECO/R}. The default setting is

“Normal”.

– When the one touch eco mode is on: “Low”

is temporarily displayed and i is shown

on the handset display instead of w.

– When the one touch eco mode is off:

“Normal” is temporarily displayed and

i goes off from the handset display.

Note:

L When there is another cordless phone

nearby and it is in use, the base unit

transmission power may not be reduced.

L Activating one touch eco mode reduces the

range of the base unit in standby mode.

L If you set the repeater mode to “On” (page

33):

– One touch eco mode is cancelled.

– “Eco Setup” is not shown in the display

menu (page 27).

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Display mode

You can select to display either a single item or

multiple items on one screen at a time for the

following features:

– handset main menu icons in function menu

– menu list, recorded message list

*1

,

phonebook list, caller list, and redial list

*1 KX-TG8061

Select the desired setting:

– “Multi Items”: Multiple entries/all menu

icons are shown on one screen at a time.

– “Single Item”: An entry/a menu icon is

shown on one screen in large characters at

a time.

The default setting is “Multi Items”.

Using soft key (Temporarily switching

the display mode)

You can temporarily switch the display mode

by pressing a shown when viewing the lists

or selecting menu icons.

Programming the display mode

beforehand

1 1 (middle soft key) y192

2 {r}: Select the desired setting. s M

s {ic}

Note:

L When in multiple items display mode, you

can move screens by pressing {4} or {3},

without scrolling down or up through the list:

– Press {4} to go to the next screen.

– Press {3} to return to the previous

screen.

L When in multiple items display mode, you

can switch the screen to confirm the

detailed information by pressing a.

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Making calls

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone

number.

L To correct a digit, press ^.

2 Press {C} or r.

3 When you finish talking, press {ic} or

place the handset on the base unit or

charger.

Using the speakerphone

1 Dial the phone number and press {s}.

L Speak alternately with the other party.

2 When you finish talking, press {ic}.

Note:

L For best performance, use the

speakerphone in a quiet environment.

L To switch back to the receiver, press

{s}/{C}.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker

volume

Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.

Making a call using the redial list

The last 10 phone numbers dialled are stored

in the redial list (each 24 digits max.).

1 j (right soft key) or {4} (R)

2 {r}: Select the desired phone number.

3 {C}

Erasing a number in the redial list

1 j (right soft key) or {4} (R)

2 {r}: Select the desired phone number.

s W

3 {r}: “Yes” s M s {ic}

Pause (for PBX/long distance service

users)

A pause is sometimes required when making

calls using a PBX or long distance service.

When storing a calling card access number

and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also

needed (page 23).

Example: If you need to dial the line access

number “0” when making outside calls with a

PBX:

1 z s l

2 Dial the phone number. s {C}

Note:

L A 3 second pause is inserted each time l

is pressed. Repeat as needed to create

longer pauses.

Answering calls

When a call is being received, the ringer

indicator flashes rapidly.

1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}

when the unit rings.

L You can also answer the call by

pressing any dial key from z to 9, *,

or y. (Any key answer feature)

2 When you finish talking, press {ic} or

place the handset on the base unit or

charger.

Auto talk

You can answer calls simply by lifting the

handset off the base unit or charger. You do

not need to press {C}. To turn this feature on,

see page 28.

Adjusting the handset ringer volume

■ While the handset is ringing for an

incoming call:

Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the

desired volume.

■ Programming the volume beforehand:

1 1 (middle soft key) y16z

2 {r}: Select the desired volume.

3 M s {ic}

Temporary handset ringer off

While the handset is ringing for a call, you can

turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing L.

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Useful features during a

call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call

on hold.

1 Press 1 during an outside call.

2 {r}: “Hold” s M

3 To release hold, press {C}.

L Another handset user can take the call

by pressing {C}.

Note:

L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9

minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and

the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. After 1

additional minute on hold, the call is

disconnected.

L If another phone is connected to the same

line, you can also take the call by lifting its

handset.

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the

other party, but the other party cannot hear

you.

1 Press 1 during conversation.

L 1 flashes.

2 To return to the conversation, press 1

again.

Recall/flash

{ECO/R} allows you to use the special

features of your host PBX such as transferring

an extension call, or accessing optional

telephone services.

Note:

L To change the recall/flash time, see page

28.

For call waiting or Call Waiting

Caller ID service users

To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,

you must first subscribe with your service

provider/telephone company.

This feature allows you to receive calls while

you are already talking on the phone. If you

receive a call while on the phone, you will hear

a call waiting tone.

If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call

Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd

caller’s information is displayed after you hear

the call waiting tone on the handset.

1 Press {ECO/R} to answer the 2nd call.

2 To switch between calls, press {ECO/R}.

Note:

L Please contact your service provider/

telephone company for details and

availability of this service in your area.

Temporary tone dialling (for

rotary/pulse service users)

You can temporarily switch the dialling mode

to tone when you need to access touch-tone

services (for example, answering services,

telephone banking services, etc.).

Press * before entering access numbers

which require tone dialling.

Handset equalizer

This feature clarifies the voice of the person

you are talking to, producing a more natural-

sounding voice that is easier to hear and

understand.

1 Press 1 while talking.

2 {r}: “Equalizer” s M

3 {r}: Select the desired setting.

4 Press M to exit.

Note:

L When this feature is turned on, 6 is

displayed while talking.

L Depending on the condition and quality of

your telephone line, this feature may

emphasise existing line noise. If it becomes

difficult to hear, turn this feature off.

L This feature is not available while using the

speakerphone.

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Call share

You can join an existing outside call.

To join the conversation, press {C} when the

other handset is on an outside call.

Note:

L To prevent other users from joining your

conversations with outside callers, turn the

privacy mode on (page 28).

Key lock

The handset can be locked so that no calls or

settings can be made. Incoming calls can be

answered, but all other functions are disabled

while key lock is on.

To turn key lock on, press 1 for about 3

seconds.

L l is displayed.

L To turn key lock off, press l for about 3

seconds.

Note:

L Calls to emergency numbers cannot be

made until key lock is turned off.

Power back-up operation

When a power failure occurs, the charged

handset temporarily supplies power to the

base unit (power back-up mode). This allows

you to make and receive calls using a handset

during a power failure. The base unit will not

perform any other functions. You can program

“Power Failure” and the default setting is

“Auto” (page 28).

Important:

L If a handset is not placed on the base unit

when a power failure occurs, “Base no

power Press ic” is displayed. After

pressing {ic} on the handset, place it on

the base unit to start power back-up mode.

L Power back-up mode will not work if the

battery level of the power supplying

handset is d/0d4.

L Do not lift the power supplying handset from

the base unit during power back-up mode.

L Do not touch the handset’s charge contacts

during power back-up mode.

L If the battery level is low, the unit will not

work sufficiently during power back-up

mode. In addition, in case handset battery

power runs out, we recommend connecting

a corded-type telephone (without AC

adaptor) to the same telephone line or to

the same telephone line jack, if you have

such a telephone jack in your house.

L Calls cannot be made during a power

failure until key lock is turned off (page 20).

Panasonic Ni-MH battery

performance (supplied batteries)

during power back-up mode

When the batteries are fully charged,

operating time of the handset in power back-

up mode varies depending on usage.

– Continuous use of the handset in power

back-up mode: 2 hours max.

– Continuous use of the handset other than a

handset in power back-up mode: 3 hours

max.

– Not in use in power back-up mode: 3 hours

max.

Note:

L Actual battery performance depends on

usage and ambient environment.

Making calls during a power

failure

■ When only 1 handset is registered:

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone

number.

2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on

the base unit.

L Wait until speakerphone is turned

on automatically and the call is

made.

3 When the other party answers the call,

keep the handset on the base unit and

talk using the speakerphone.

4 When you finish talking, press {ic}.

Note:

L In step 2, if you do not place the handset on

the base unit within 1 minute, the power

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